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Commercial Construction 2017 Trends and Predictions

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Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. Here’s how that overall trend will drive commercial construction opportunities across different sectors in the coming year: Eat.

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Buffalo’s parking reform having noticeable impact on development

BD+C

In 2017, Buffalo, New York, revamped its zoning code to cease requiring a minimum amount of parking for commercial and residential projects.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. You can come up to speed quickly at the North American Passive House Network annual convention on October 4-8, 2017 in Oakland, California. Information is available from events@psssivehousecal.org.

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NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage

Pro Builder

NAR and the National Association of Home Builders, among others, predicted back in 2011 and 2012 that supply would be a problem by 2017. It’s clear from the findings of this report and from the conditions we’ve observed in the market over the past few years that we’ll need to do something dramatic to close this gap.”.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2017 Issue. Vistancia Commercial Core: 320-acres in the affluent, growing community of Vistancia. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. By the BF Staff.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. James Clark School of Engineering and the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC)—will be to develop and attract private investment and commercialize clean energy innovations and deployment solutions in Maryland. Larry Hogan’s 2017 environmental agenda, which the governor unveiled in January.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

Business Facilities

In 2017 FPL purchased?the? For companies in need of a competitive advantage, the Greater Rochester, NY region is a strategic destination to develop, commercialize, manufacture and distribute clean energy products and technologies. the clock struck midnight on Dec. formally closed its last coal-fired?plant?in in Florida.

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